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A review by dominic_piacentini
Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy
dark
informative
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Dear editor, I am writing to inform you of a scientific error in this book. The book states “There were paper birches with bright red leaves…” Birch leaves are never red. Their fall foliage is yellow. Please correct in future editions.
With that out of the way…
Certainly an ambitious book — one that attempts to pull off eco-fiction, mystery, and romance all in one go. And to McConaghy’s credit, she manages it quite effectively. And what a clever title. I’ll have more thoughts on this later. I would consider 4 stars, but the birch leaves thing really threw me.
With that out of the way…
Certainly an ambitious book — one that attempts to pull off eco-fiction, mystery, and romance all in one go. And to McConaghy’s credit, she manages it quite effectively. And what a clever title. I’ll have more thoughts on this later. I would consider 4 stars, but the birch leaves thing really threw me.